Physical & aggregate · 2026
Alkalinity in City of Santa Ana, CA tap water
City of Santa Ana, CA's 2026 report shows Alkalinity detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Highest single sample Source water | 235 MG/L | None set |
Average Source water | 129.7076923076923 MG/L | None set |
Average Entry point | 155 MG/L | None set |
Highest single sample Entry point | 155 MG/L | None set |
Verbatim from City of Santa Ana, CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Alkalinity
A measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids.
Not federally regulated for health; relevant to corrosion control and treatment.
How City of Santa Ana, CA compares
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People also ask
+Is there Alkalinity in City of Santa Ana, CA tap water?
Yes — City of Santa Ana, CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report lists Alkalinity at 155 MG/L. City of Santa Ana, CA's 2026 report shows Alkalinity detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Alkalinity in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Alkalinity. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Alkalinity?
A measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. Not federally regulated for health; relevant to corrosion control and treatment.
+Where does this Alkalinity measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Alkalinity entry from the 2026 Consumer Confidence Report published by the City of Santa Ana, CA water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/ca/santa-ana/2026/source.